Religious leaders try to trap Jesus with a public question. Jesus demonstrates that he holds all knowledge. He also shows that he is focused on His Father and not on the religious or political standard.

We must embrace the reality that even as Christians, we are susceptible to the deceit of sin in our daily lives and consequently prone to spiritual blindness. Spiritual blindness leads to narcissism, self-reliance, isolation and a false gospel, none of which have the power to save.

Forgiveness embodies the very nature and character of God, therefore when a person has been truly saved, rescued, redeemed and restored through their forgiveness of sin and new life in Christ, they will have a desire and God-given ability to forgive others.

The Triumphant Entrance, The Temple and The Tree: The only way to get all we long for, desire and crave is to identify, turn over, curse, abandon and leave for dead all other fruitless and incomplete ways and trust in another way. 

Jesus is On Mission to the cross. He has a following which is customary for teachers. Those following Jesus were so focused on learning they were quick to tell outsiders to “SHUT UP” so that they could hear Jesus better for their own selfish goals. Rather if they were aligned with the God-Man-Jesus they would care about what he cares about first; other people. Bringing other people into relationship with HIMSELF (His Bride) was Jesus legacy and the great commission he gave the church leaders after his ascension.

In order to be great you must become least. A servant of all to all. The position of the greatest in the kingdom has been filled by Jesus. He lived to serve, not to be served. The goal as disciples is not to be GREAT but to emulate Jesus the great in being a servant of all to all.

Jesus came not to be served, but to die. He was born to die. He came to give his life as a ransom for many.

(Mark 10:17-31) A rich man has a difficult encounter with Jesus. He learns that Jesus’ kingdom does not operate like any other kingdom.

Give a listen to this unique interview on behalf of Lead Pastor, Mark Smith of City Church as Pastor Rob shares the vision and need for church planting in Dublin, Ireland from our Sunday Gathering on 11/25/18.

Join us for this special interview with Lead Pastor, Jevon Washington of Flourish Church, as he shares the vision and need for church planting in the Rainier Valley, WA from our Sunday Gathering on 11/18/18.